2005 Supreme Court of Vanuatu Decisions

January 2005

• Dinh v Kontos [2005] VUSC 1; Civil Case 238 of 2004 (4 January 2005)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Brunet [2005] VUSC 2; Civil Case 237 of 2004 (24 January 2005)
• National Bank of Vanuatu v Tasaruru [2005] VUSC 3; Civil Case 217 of 2004 (24 January 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Willie [2005] VUSC 154; Criminal Case 025 of 2004 (26 January 2005)
• Kalses v Le Mangenese de Vate Ltd [2005] VUSC 4; Civil Case 148 of 2003 (27 January 2005)

February 2005

• Tchivi v Tari [2005] VUSC 43; Civil Case 011 of 2004 (3 February 2005)
• In re the Estate of Augusta Alice [2005] VUSC 19; Probate Case 001 of 2005 (4 February 2005)
• Dick v Melanesian Cooperative Savings and Loan Society Ltd [2005] VUSC 5; Civil Case 134 of 2004 (7 February 2005)
• Awa v Colmar [2005] VUSC 20; Civil Case 017 of 2004 (8 February 2005)
• Leong v Vanuatu Commodities Marketing Board [2005] VUSC 21; Civil Case 033 of 2004 (9 February 2005)
• Wong Sze Sing v Vanuatu Commodities Marketing Board [2005] VUSC 44; Civil Case 032 of 2004 (9 February 2005)
• Wong Sze Sing v Natangura Cafe [2005] VUSC 45; Civil Case 031 of 2004 (9 February 2005)
• Taftumol Land Trustee v Vatu [2005] VUSC 46; Civil Case 021 of 2003 (9 February 2005)
• In re the Estate of John Ezra [2005] VUSC 78; Probate Case 002 of 2004 & 003 of 2004 (11 February 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Nicklam [2005] VUSC 6; Criminal Case 004 of 2004 (14 February 2005)
• Colmar v Commissioner of Police [2005] VUSC 22; Civil Case 004 of 2004 (14 February 2005)
• Vurobaravo v Dumdum [2005] VUSC 47; Civil Case 029 of 2004 (14 February 2005)
• Livo v Boetara Trust [2005] VUSC 23; Civil Case 051 of 2001 (16 February 2005)
• Taftumol Land Trustee v Vatu [2005] VUSC 48; Civil Case 021 of 2003 (17 February 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Nato [2005] VUSC 7; Criminal Case 032 of 2004 (18 February 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Rasu - Sentence [2005] VUSC 24; Criminal Case No 044 of 2004 (18 February 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Rasu - Restitution Orders [2005] VUSC 25; Criminal Case No 044 of 2004 (18 February 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Rasu - Order for Costs [2005] VUSC 26; Criminal Case No 044 of 2004 (18 February 2005)
• Hotey v Daniel [2005] VUSC 27; Civil Appeal Case 003 of 2004 (23 February 2005)
• Wong Kam v Wen Zong Miao [2005] VUSC 8; Civil Case 023 of 2005 (24 February 2005)

March 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Bani [2005] VUSC 28; Criminal Case No 333 of 2003 (1 March 2005)
• Ifira Trustees Ltd v Attorney General [2005] VUSC 156; Constitutional Case 154 of 2005 (2 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Langbell [2005] VUSC 9; Criminal Case 003 of 2005 (3 March 2005)
• Brenett v Government [2005] VUSC 29; Civil Case 002 of 2003 (3 March 2005)
• Vatu v Roni [2005] VUSC 49; Civil Case 005 of 2005 (3 March 2005)
• Dinh v Kalpoi [2005] VUSC 10; Civil Case 019 of 2003 (4 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Noel [2005] VUSC 79; CRC 008 2005 (4 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v George [2005] VUSC 155; Criminal Case 007 of 2005 (4 March 2005)
• Ron v Diniro Obed [2005] VUSC 30; Civil Case 020 of 2004 (7 March 2005)
• Valele Trust v China National Overseas Engineering Corporation [2005] VUSC 50; Civil Case 020 of 2005 (7 March 2005)
• Tiome v Westpac Banking Corporation [2005] VUSC 51; Civil Case 030 of 2003 (7 March 2005)
• National Bank of Vanuatu v Massingnale [2005] VUSC 31; Civil Case 155 of 2004 (9 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalterikia [2005] VUSC 11; Criminal Case 006 of 2005 (10 March 2005)
• Vurobaravu v Tenten [2005] VUSC 52; Civil Case 037 of 2004 (10 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tasso [2005] VUSC 12; Criminal Case 002 of 2005 (11 March 2005)
• Vurobaravo v Dumdum [2005] VUSC 53; Civil Case 029 of 2004 (11 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Sur [2005] VUSC 13; Criminal Case 005 of 2005 (14 March 2005)
• Kalmet v William [2005] VUSC 32; Civil Case 009 of 2004 (14 March 2005)
• Livo v Boetara Trust [2005] VUSC 33; Civil Case 051 of 2001 (14 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Chevalier [2005] VUSC 70; Criminal Case No 041 of 2004 (15 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Nisa [2005] VUSC 34; Criminal Case No 012 of 2003 (16 March 2005)
• Damne v Death [2005] VUSC 157; Civil Case 031 of 2004 (16 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Maliu [2005] VUSC 35; Criminal Case No 009 of 2005 (17 March 2005)
• Virelala v Air Vanuatu (Operations) Ltd [2005] VUSC 14; Civil Case 014 of 2005 (18 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Bongran [2005] VUSC 36; Criminal Case No 042 of 2004 (18 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tokon [2005] VUSC 37; Criminal Case No 330 of 2002 (18 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Boe [2005] VUSC 38; Criminal Case No 010 of 2005 (18 March 2005)
• Kalmet v William [2005] VUSC 39; Civil Case 009 of 2004 (18 March 2005)
• Sandalwood Processing Products v Greenleaf Extracts [2005] VUSC 40; Civil Case 029 of 2000 (18 March 2005)
• Vatu v Roni [2005] VUSC 55; Civil Case 005 of 2005 (18 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Daniel [2005] VUSC 15; Criminal Case 004 of 2005 (23 March 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Bulemis [2005] VUSC 16; Criminal Case 004 of 2005 (31 March 2005)
• Kali v Kaltang [2005] VUSC 17; Civil Case 191 of 2004 (31 March 2005)
• Wokon v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 18; Civil Case 165 of 2002 (31 March 2005)

April 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Kalgai [2005] VUSC 58; Criminal Case No 024 of 2004 (4 April 2005)
• Vurobaravo v Dumdum [2005] VUSC 169; Civil Case 29 of 2004 (4 April 2005)
• Lo v Coconut Oil Production (Vanuatu) Ltd [2005] VUSC 41; Civil Case 007 of 2005 (8 April 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Pakoa [2005] VUSC 59; Criminal Case No 030 of 2004 (8 April 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Gama [2005] VUSC 60; Criminal Case No 011 of 2005 (11 April 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalo [2005] VUSC 42; Criminal Case 030 of 2005 (18 April 2005)
• Valele Trust v Vanuatu Commodities Marketing Board (VCMB) [2005] VUSC 54; Civil Case 015 of 2004 (18 April 2005)
• Vatu v Roni [2005] VUSC 56; Civil Case 005 of 2005 (19 April 2005)
• Bule v Public Prosecutor [2005] VUSC 167; Criminal Appeal Case 1 of 2005 (20 April 2005)
• Valele Trust v China National Overseas Engineering Corporation [2005] VUSC 57; Civil Case 020 of 2005 (21 April 2005)

May 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Benard [2005] VUSC 61; Criminal Case No 012 of 2004 (1 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Benard [2005] VUSC 153; [2005] 1 LRC 418 (1 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Kelep [2005] VUSC 62; Criminal Case No 024 of 2005 (9 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Akau [2005] VUSC 63; Criminal Case No 023 of 2005 (9 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Ben [2005] VUSC 64; Criminal Case No 018 of 2005 (9 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Pakoa [2005] VUSC 80; CRC 019 2005 (9 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Ben [2005] VUSC 65; Criminal Case No 016 of 2005 (11 May 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Lemaya [2005] VUSC 66; Criminal Case No 021 of 2005 (16 May 2005)
• Tari v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 164; Civil Case 177 of 2003 (17 May 2005)
• Hinge v Entreprise Roger Brand [2005] VUSC 71; Civil Case 189 of 2004 (23 May 2005)
• Ulas v Minister of Internal Affairs [2005] VUSC 168; Civil Case 013 of 2005 (26 May 2005)
• Ravo v Minister of Energy [2005] VUSC 166; Civil Case 008 of 2004 (30 May 2005)

June 2005

• Vanuatu Amateur Boxing Association v Faerua [2005] VUSC 72; Civil Case 166 of 2003 (6 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Naika [2005] VUSC 67; Criminal Case No 028 of 2005 (8 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Seth [2005] VUSC 68; Criminal Case No 027 of 2005 (8 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Jimmy [2005] VUSC 73; Criminal Case No 031 of 2005 (8 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tom [2005] VUSC 74; Criminal Case No 035 of 2005 (9 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Mulrunel [2005] VUSC 75; Criminal Case No 036 of 2005 (10 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v John [2005] VUSC 76; Criminal Case No 032 of 2005 (10 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalsef [2005] VUSC 77; Criminal Case No 030 of 2005 (10 June 2005)
• Stephen v Government of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 81; CC 041 2003 (16 June 2005)
• Palaud v Remy [2005] VUSC 82; CC 001 2004 (17 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Aru [2005] VUSC 83; CRC 026 2005 (17 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Rasu [2005] VUSC 84; CRC 044 2004 (23 June 2005)
• Patterson v Patterson [2005] VUSC 158; Matrimonial Case 007 of 2004 (24 June 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Seule [2005] VUSC 85; CRC 035 2004 (27 June 2005)

July 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Thompson [2005] VUSC 86; CRC 029 2005 (1 July 2005)
• Violet v Hoctene [2005] VUSC 87; CC 186 2003 (4 July 2005)
• Atel v Government of Vanuatu & Attorney-General [2005] VUSC 160; Civil Case 153 of 2003 (4 July 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Chen Tsi Yi - sentence [2005] VUSC 88; CRC 046 2004 (7 July 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Chen Tsi Yi - judgment [2005] VUSC 89; CRC 046 2004 (7 July 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Robin [2005] VUSC 69; Criminal Case No 010 of 2004 (8 July 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Carlo - judgment [2005] VUSC 90; CRC 025 2005 (12 July 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Carlo - sentence [2005] VUSC 91; CRC 025 2005 (12 July 2005)
• Terry v Coconut Oil Production Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 92; CC 026 2004 (18 July 2005)
• William v William [2005] VUSC 93; CC 026 2003 (22 July 2005)

August 2005

• Colmar v Walter [2005] VUSC 94; CC 021 2005 (4 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Norman [2005] VUSC 95; CRC 047 2005 (5 August 2005)
• Malcets v National Tourism Development Office [2005] VUSC 96; CC 012 2005 (8 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Le Blanc [2005] VUSC 97; CRC 033 2005 (9 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Le Blanc [2005] VUSC 98; CRC 033 2005 (10 August 2005)
• Lakatoro Consumer Co-operative Society Ltd v Gongi [2005] VUSC 99; CC 001 2005 (10 August 2005)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Brunet [2005] VUSC 148; CC 237 2004 (11 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Neprei [2005] VUSC 100; CRC 004 2005 (12 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Ismael [2005] VUSC 101; CRC 034 2005 (16 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Noal [2005] VUSC 102; CRC 048 2005 (17 August 2005)
• Kalsakau v Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 149; Constitutional Case 007 of 2005 (18 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Ishmael [2005] VUSC 103; CRC 034 2005 (30 August 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Nalau [2005] VUSC 104; CRC 046 2005 (31 August 2005)

September 2005

• Mahe v President of the Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 105; CC 003 2005 (2 September 2005)
• Cyclamen Ltd v Port Vila Municipal Council [2005] VUSC 150; CC 043 2004 (2 September 2005)
• Niptik v Matthew [2005] VUSC 106; CC 006 2004 (6 September 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tuen [2005] VUSC 107; CRC 050 2005 (8 September 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Ben [2005] VUSC 108; CRC 052 2005 (9 September 2005)
• Garae v Police Commissioner [2005] VUSC 163; Civil Case 15 of 2003 (12 September 2005)
• Timbaci v Vanuatu Maritime Authority [2005] VUSC 109; CC 206 2004 (13 September 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Benjamin [2005] VUSC 110; CRC 051 2005 (15 September 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Robert [2005] VUSC 161; Criminal Case 53 of 2005 (16 September 2005)
• Worahese v Government of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 112; CC 033 2005 (21 September 2005)
• Family Mele v Lap [2005] VUSC 113; CC 017 2005 (23 September 2005)
• Garae v Public Service Commission [2005] VUSC 114; CC 012 2004 (28 September 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Noel [2005] VUSC 115; CRC 018 2005 (30 September 2005)

October 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Frank [2005] VUSC 116; CRC 043 2005 (4 October 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Towala [2005] VUSC 117; CRC 020 2005 (4 October 2005)
• Rodrigues v Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 152; CC 192 2004 (7 October 2005)
• Family Rongo v Lap [2005] VUSC 118; CC 013 2005 (18 October 2005)
• Tourism Investment & Management Services Ltd v Fox [2005] VUSC 119; CC 070 2005 (21 October 2005)
• Kere v Ifira Wharf and Stevedoring [2005] VUSC 120; CC 123 2004 (24 October 2005)
• Neel v Blake [2005] VUSC 121; CC 073 2002 (25 October 2005)
• Miller v National Bank of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 122; CC 187 2002 (26 October 2005)
• Port Vila Municipal Council v Attorney General [2005] VUSC 147; CC 075 2003 (26 October 2005)
• Valele Trust v Riri [2005] VUSC 165; Civil Case 188 of 2004 (26 October 2005)
• Ron v Commissioner of Police [2005] VUSC 123; CC 020 2004 (28 October 2005)

November 2005

• Masaai Family v Lulu [2005] VUSC 124; Land Appeal Case 057 of 2004 (1 November 2005)
• Westpac Banking Corporation v Leye [2005] VUSC 125; CC 161 2005 (2 November 2005)
• National Housing Corporation v Blandiniere Estate (Urban) Ltd [2005] VUSC 126; CC 025 2003 (4 November 2005)
• Masoekau v Duruaki Council of Chiefs [2005] VUSC 127; CC 180 2003 (18 November 2005)
• Rarua v Kalsav [2005] VUSC 128; CC 088 2004 (21 November 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tungoro [2005] VUSC 129; CRC 061 2005 (23 November 2005)
• Wild Cane Committee Incorporation v Timpoloamata [2005] VUSC 130; CC 104 2005 (24 November 2005)
• Panketo v Natuman - Application to Stay [2005] VUSC 131; CC 045 2002 (24 November 2005)
• Panketo v Natuman - Judgment [2005] VUSC 132; CC 045 2002 (24 November 2005)
• Gautherie v Air Vanuatu (Operations) Ltd [2005] VUSC 133; CC 164 2004 (28 November 2005)
• Tamata v Diocese of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 134; CC 016 2003 (30 November 2005)

December 2005

• Public Prosecutor v Weba [2005] VUSC 136; CRC 064 2005 (7 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Sakara [2005] VUSC 137; CRC 063 2005 (7 December 2005)
• Edmanley v Chairman and Members of the Police Service Commission [2005] VUSC 159; Civil Case 218 of 2005 (7 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Vira [2005] VUSC 138; CRC 068 2005 (8 December 2005)
• Sharma v Government of the Republic of Vanuatu [2005] VUSC 139; CC 078 2005 (8 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Tarilingi [2005] VUSC 140; CRC 058 2005 (12 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Lampi [2005] VUSC 141; CRC 016 2005 (13 December 2005)
• Meltek v Public Prosecutor [2005] VUSC 142; CRC 060 2005 (13 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Jackson [2005] VUSC 143; CRC 069 2005 (15 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Frank [2005] VUSC 144; CRC 076 2005 (15 December 2005)
• Sandalwood Processing Product Ltd v Greenleaf Extracts [2005] VUSC 145; CC 029 2000 (16 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Manses [2005] VUSC 151; CRC 039 2005 (16 December 2005)
• Kenneth v General Secretary representing the Malampa Provincial Council [2005] VUSC 162; Civil Case 30 of 2004 (16 December 2005)
• Public Prosecutor v Massing [2005] VUSC 146; CRC 068 2005 (19 December 2005)